Introduction

In 1955, the German Democratic Republic adopted pennants for many of their harbor/sea related services. All pennants were alike in that they were white with the coat of arms in the center. However, they had differing borders for each service. They were also approximately 3:5 in proportion. Source: Kannik 1959.Norman Martin, February 1998

Service Pennant of the Customs AdministrationDienstwimpel der Zollverwaltung

Image by Calvin Paige Herring

A white broad pennant with a green border on outer sides. In use 1955-1990. Illustrated in Kannik 1957, p.37 and Oliver 1993, p. 2.Norman Martin, February 1998

Service Pennant of the Fisheries InspectionDienstwimpel der Fischereiaufsicht

Service Pennant of the Shipping InspectionDienstwimpel der Schiffahrtaufsicht

Service Pennant of the Water IndustryDienstwimpel der Wasserwirtschaft

Image by Calvin Paige Herring

Like the Customs Pennant, but with light blue, instead of green border [the image also lacks the Arms and the hoist also has a border]. In use 1955-1990. Illustrated in Oliver 1993, p. 3.Norman Martin, February 1998

Service Pennant of the Public Health AdministrationDienstwimpel der Gesundheitwesen